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"What if an AI said it was 72% certain it was conscious?" Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei says it is “hard” to tell if the models are conscious
Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, said that researchers are not sure whether advanced AI systems could develop something resembling consciousness.
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UK-Based Kaayu Rituals Expands Into India With Wellness-Focused, Ayurvedic Products That Encourage Intentional Self-Care
Kaayu Rituals is a UK-based holistic wellness brand that is rooted in Ayurveda and helps individuals form simple daily self-care rituals for long-term benefits.
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Kolkata’s iconic 115-year-old culinary landmark Mitra Café records 6X growth in yearly orders with support from Zomato
Kolkata’s iconic Mitra Café has seen a sixfold jump in annual orders over five years after joining the Zomato platform in 2020, as shared by the company.
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This Bengaluru startup is building a smart mask to track real-time air quality, predict health risks, & even send SOS alerts in emergencies
Adevair Technologies tested its smart pollution mask, Securio, in Bengaluru's heavy traffic, which can track real-time air quality & predict health risks.
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Deepika Padukone’s Skincare Brand 82°E Spends Rs 1.76 to Earn Rs 1 in FY25
Deepika Padukone’s 82°E reported Rs 15.2 crore revenue in FY25, down 35% YoY, while narrowing its loss to Rs 12.3 crore and improving unit economics to Rs 1.76 per rupee earned.
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Founded with Rs 6 Lakh by Two Sisters, Bootstrapped Fashion Brand Suta Reports Rs 73.5 Crore Revenue in FY25
Founded with Rs 6 lakh by two sisters, bootstrapped fashion brand Suta reported Rs 73.5 crore revenue in FY25, slipping into a marginal loss amid flat expenses.
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Bengaluru-based startup AquaAirX unveils India’s first amphibious drone
AquaAirX has launched India’s 1st amphibious drone that operates in air & underwater, helping maritime surveillance, defence, & offshore inspections.
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“Founders who succeed seem to understand risk but also love taking risks": CRED founder Kunal Shah
Kunal Shah says some leaders relish ambiguity but aren't reckless. They quantify uncertainty, build feedback loops, & use asymmetric bets to scale impact.
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"50% of all entry-level Lawyers, Consultants, and Finance Professionals will be completely wiped out within 1–5 years"; Anthropic CEO
Backing Anthropic CEO Dario, the CEO of Agent Integrator, said employees must become the “AI guy” in their company — or risk being replaced by AI.
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PM Modi inaugurates US-based Micron Technology's Semiconductor ATMP facility in Gujarat
PM Modi inaugurated the first facility of its kind in India, housing a 500,000 sq ft clean room, the world’s largest dedicated to semiconductor assembly.
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Anushka Sharma-Founded Production House Clean Slate Filmz Reports Rs 52.5 Crore Revenue in FY25
Clean Slate Filmz reported Rs 52.5 crore revenue in FY25, up 87.5% year-on-year, but slipped into a Rs 1.5 crore loss as total expenses surged 95%, according to RoC filings.
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“Ek kaand aur aapki travel agency band…” says Aman Gupta; “But SOTC & Thomas Cook didn’t close,” responds Capture A Trip CEO Nitin Khanna
Nitin Khanna, the founder of Capture A Trip, addressed the scepticism he faced on Shark Tank India, specifically responding to Aman Gupta’s warning that a single safety incident could shut down his entire business.
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‘Please improve our infrastructure’: Mohandas Pai urges Minister; ‘Bengaluru must double down on improving infra,’ backs Biocon Chief
Mohandas Pai took to X, urging state leaders to improve Bengaluru's infrastructure immediately and was backed by Biocon Chief Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw.
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“Didn’t want to stand alone”: CleanMax MD wears a jacket with 600 employee photos at NSE debut
CleanMax MD Kuldeep Jain wore a custom outfit designed to honour the company’s workforce, featuring photographs of each employee woven into its design.
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